Readings, Rated
How Sassy Changed My Life
Go to the Chicago Reader Book Swap, then come party with Venus Zine and the authors of How Sassy Changed My Life!
May 31, 2007
The Hideout / 1354 W. Wabansia
Doors Open at 9 p.m. / $8 • 21+
Kara Jesella and Marisa Meltzer will read from their book and answer your questions. Coupleskate will perform at the post-party following the reading.
Edited by Gretchen to add:
Sassy really did change lives–in my hometown, where prom equaled claw-bangs, a basketball player date, and some pink, pouffy dress, Sassy showed me photo spreads with girls wearing undone hair, $30 shifts, and Converses. These Sassy girls worshipped the Jesus Lizard and Thurston Moore, not Tom Cruise and Garth Brooks. They went to thrift stores and made zines on the weekends. And a whole new world was born…